Persons facing legal problems and being arrested may be entitled to police station representation in Malaysia. In other words, individuals can be advised by our Malaysian lawyers if they are held in police custody, on criminal charges. This article gives you an overview of the legal advice that can be received at the police station and what kind of rights one has in such complex situations.
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Who can benefit from police station representation in Malaysia?
According to the Criminal Procedure Code in Malaysia, arrested persons have the right to remain silent before police officers until they are represented by a Malaysian lawyer. The Federal Constitution, Article 5(3) stipulates the following:
- persons arrested have the right to be informed of the charges against them;
- regardless of the charges against a person at the time of arrest, he/she has the right to a defence. Our attorney in Malaysia can provide immediate legal support;
- medical assistance or a translator may also be requested in police custody in Malaysia.
On the other hand, there are situations where police station representation in Malaysia can be denied if the delay in questioning may result in the incidence of another crime. Nevertheless, our lawyers in Malaysia can be requested for such cases and especially for police custody.
Is legal aid available at the police station in Malaysia?
Yes, arrested persons and found in police custody can also request legal aid. This is free legal advice that can be received in cases like:
- precarious financial situation for which a lawyer cannot be afforded for the legal situation encountered;
- domestic violence;
- for persons found in police custody who don’t have a home/domicile, etc.
Are you in a difficult situation, such as a police arrest in Malaysia? We offer police station representation in Malaysia, so it is recommended to seek legal advice right away. We assist persons found in police custody as soon as they get in touch with our Malaysian attorneys.
Crime statistics in Malaysia
Here are some recent statistics about crimes in Malaysia:
- violent crimes increased by approximately 1% in 2023, while property crimes increased by over 3.8% in Malaysia, with over 52,444 cases registered/reported;
- around 52.444 crime cases were reported in 2023 in Malaysia;
- the authorities reported a significant increase in commercial crime cases, of more than 32% in 2023;
- 6.2 was the overall crime rate in Malaysia in 2023.
In addition to police station representation in Malaysia, our clients can also benefit from other services. Among these, our clients can be represented by our commercial lawyer in Malaysia for the problems they encounter. We are also available to those interested in immigration to Malaysia, with full legal assistance. We can take care of obtaining residency in Malaysia. People who already live in this country may be interested in the conditions under which citizenship is obtained in Malaysia, a situation in which we also offer legal assistance. Whatever the situations or problems you deal with, we invite you to contact our law firm in Malaysia and find out everything you are interested in about the legal services offered at affordable costs.